These Are the Best Beach Towns in America for Retirees in 2018

12. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Median home value: $173,600

Median annual property tax: $734

Median monthly housing cost: $842

With 30,000 permanent residents and a reputation for fine seafood, expansive beaches, and temperate weather all year, this is a popular vacation destination and an increasingly desirable place to retire. It has all the attractions of a resort town that you want but none of the hassle.

Next: Fort Walton Beach, Florida

11. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Median home value: $164,100

Median annual property tax: $1,188

Median monthly housing cost: $937

Situated between Pensacola and Panama City, this beach town has the impossibly white beaches and crystal-clear water that Floridians love. This slice of paradise is known for being incredibly family friendly with lots of activities, making it the ideal spot for your relatives to visit after you retire there.